Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination
An evidence-based guide for clinicians
- 1st Edition - July 16, 2012
- Authors: Paul Hattam, Alison Smeatham
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 9 3 4 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 3 7 2 - 7
The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal. Special Tests in Muscu… Read more
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The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination is a handy one-stop guide with over 150 peripheral tests. The clinical context and evidence base is thoroughly explored and the addition of clinical tips and expert opinion will enable the clinician to select the most appropriate tests and interpret the results meaningfully.
- Step-by-step description for each test
- Clear photographic illustrations
- 'At a glance' presentation of the background evidence
- Detailed clinical context
- Comprehensive referencing of orthopaedic special tests
- Clinical tips
This pocketbook is aimed at Physical and manual students in their final year, post-graduates and clinicians.
1 Introduction
2 Shoulder
3 Elbow
4 Wrist & hand
5 Hip
6 Knee
7 Ankle & foot
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 16, 2012
- Language: English
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Paul Hattam
Affiliations and expertise
Director and Principal Physiotherapist, The Physios, Sheffield, UKAS
Alison Smeatham
Affiliations and expertise
Extended Scope Practitioner, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UKRead Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination on ScienceDirect